I 03 Introduction A. What’s hybrid work? B. Importance of leadership in a hybrid work environment The role of leadership in supporting and promoting a successful hybrid work model 1 For more info, read Working Hybrid | Why it is the Future of Work | deskbird Hybrid work combines in-person and remote work, allowing employees to experience both. It provides the benefits of both in- person collaboration and deep at-home focus. Hybrid work looks different at every company. At some, there are fixed hybrid schedules that require employees to come into the office on specific days. At others, employees have the freedom to choose when to work from home. Some companies even have global teams with hubs in major cities, meaning employees may only interact with international co-workers once or twice a year. Regardless of how hybrid is implemented, it provides a host of benefits for the business – like improved work-life balance, greater productivity, and increased employee satisfaction and retention1. As more businesses embrace flexible work models, the responsibility falls on leadership to implement these models properly. One challenge that arises is coordinating employees, their schedules, and their working locations. Ensuring efficiency and collaboration can be difficult with employees working from different places or time zones. Why is this so important? Our research has shown that coordinated hybrid work increases productivity by 20% on average per week. Leadership drives the success of hybrid companies, from providing coordination to ensuring individual employees feel satisfied in their roles.